Latisse: Q&A
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three months ago i read about the efectiveness of latisse, though mentioning it could darken eyelids irreversibly. is it true?
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Delfosita
in Mexico City
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Latisse Darkening Eyelid Skin
Although darkening of the eyelid skin from application of Latisse is uncommon, the increase in pigmentation will typically reverse itself and fade away over time without treatment once you discontinue the medication.
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Latisse can darken eyelids but a rare side effect
Latisse is a wonderful product and my patients are thrilled with the results. A very infrequent side effect is pigment change (darkening) of the eyelid skin. I have only seen this in one patient and it should resolve if the product is discontinued. There are no reports of Latisse changing the color of the iris of the eye. When it was used as a Glaucoma medication, it was applied as an eye drop and had a rare side effect of eye color change. Latisse should only be applied to the upper...
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LATISSSE AND EYELID DARKENING
Latisse has been reported to cause increased pigmentation of the eyelid skin. In most cases the pigment disappeared when Latisse use was stopped.
Latisse may also cause irreversible darkening of light colored eyes.
These side effects, as well as any pre-existing ocular conditions should be discussed with your physician before using Latisse.
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Latisse does NOT darken Eyelids
Latisse does darken eyelids. If applied to the eyeball itself in higher concentrations Latisse may change blue and green eyes into dark brown.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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